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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.36, 44,314.53 and 19,354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.36, 44,314.53 and 19,354.82 is: 26,720.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.36 : 44,314.53 = 19,354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.36/44,314.53 = 19,354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.36x = 44,314.53 × 19,354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.36x = 857,699,751.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,699,751.53/32,099.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,720.15

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